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TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility in 90 Days (Level 300)

Deploying the Windows Vista operating system in the enterprise has moved from "We'll see&" to "Let's get it done," and application compatibility is typically identified as the biggest blocker to a successful, low-cost migration. The presenter of this webcast identifies the tools, technologies, and best practices that have been used...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2008-05-08

TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility Toolkit (Level 300)

The presenter of this webcast provides an introduction to the major sources of application compatibility issues in the Windows Vista operating system, and shows how the Application Compatibility Toolkit ACT can be used by enterprise customers to migrate applications to the new operating system. The presenter covers the phases of...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility

Webcasts 2008-04-17

TechNet Webcast: Making Windows Vista Application Compatibility Testing More Predictable (Level 300)

When helping the customers accelerate their deployments of the Windows Vista operating system by assisting with application compatibility, it was found that there are a number of technical skills to master. However, technical acumen is never enough-effectively managing the project is critical to making the process predictable and measurable, in...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2008-04-10

TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 06 of 24): Deploying and Migrating to Terminal Server (Level 200)

The presenter of this webcast explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008 terminal servers, and how to move applications from a Windows Server 2003 terminal server to a Windows Server 2008 terminal server. The presenter shows application compatibility tools and explains how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit version...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Terminal Server, Terminal Server, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Terminal Services, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Webcasts 2008-03-21

LOB Application Compatibility: Using Microsoft IT's LOB Application Compatibility Testing Processes

Application compatibility is a concern any time an organization deploys new software to an existing computer environment. Whether the organization is deploying a new operating system or a new Web browser, it must ensure that the applications that users need to perform their daily tasks continue to function properly. Microsoft...

Tags: Information Technology, Environment, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft IT, Strategy, Management

White papers 2008-03-01

Inside the New Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

Windows Vista is coming and it's time to start preparing to evaluate, deploy, and support a new operating system - including new tools, new features, and new training. Of course, the main task will be to determine how this major Windows release will function in the existing environment. There are...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2006-11-01

Configure IT Quick: Configure compatibility options without using Apcompat

Learn what tool the Windows 2000 Service Pack includes that you can use in lieu of Apcompat.exe to configure certain compatibility options for applications.Sometimes, end users need to run older applications that don't work properly under newer Windows versions. For this task, you may have used the Application Compatibility tool,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, PRODUCTIVITY, information technology, Using SP2, Jim Boyce, Application Compatibility, Apcompat.exe, Compatibility tab, compatibility option, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, tool, Microsoft Windows 2000

Technical articles 2002-07-16

How to Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 to Manage Application Compatibility on Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 (ACT 4.0) is a set of tools and documentation that helps evaluate the application compatibility needs specifically on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The webcast describes how to use ACT 4.0 as part of a comprehensive deployment strategy in three primary phases: evaluation,...

Tags: Webcast, Window, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Productivity, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Webcasts

Application Compatibility: Application Compatibility Overview

Application compatibility is one the most important challenges faced by organizations when deploying new operating systems. At Microsoft, it's very important to provide the information and resources you need to identify and resolve application compatibility challenges. With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft has the tools and resources to reduce...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

White papers

TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility Considerations With Windows Vista (Level 200)

The focus of this webcast is on application compatibility issues that may be encountered when upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system, and shows how to address them. The presenter starts the webcast by explaining User Account Control UAC, which helps reduce the exposure and attack surface of the operating...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Media, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Webcasts

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Microsoft Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit (aspx)

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit ACT for Windows XP, including Service Pack 2, and Windows Server 2003 contains the tools and documentation you need to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying on these platforms. Tools include the latest versions of the Microsoft Application Analyzer that simplifies application inventory...

Tags: Window, Compatibility, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Productivity, Operating Systems, Web Browsers, Software, Internet

Software downloads 2007-03-02

Managing Shims in the Enterprise: Practical Advice for Application Compatibility Mitigation

When addressing application compatibility issues in preparation for a deployment of Windows Vista, among the most flexible and powerful tools available are application compatibility fixes, or shims. However, most organizations do not leverage shims to the extent that they could, either because they don't understand the underlying technology or because...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2007-11-01

Tools and Techniques to Resolve Windows 2000 Application Compatibility Issues

During this webcast, the presenter will introduce the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit, talk about its various parts, and discuss how to use it to quickly resolve Microsoft Windows 2000 application compatibility issues. The presenter will introduce Appfix technology, and then discuss its history, benefits, and limitations. In addition, there will...

Tags: Technique, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts

Application Compatibility

The presenter of this webcast provides a quick intro to application compatibility issues under Windows Vista.

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Media, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Webcasts

S60 Platform: Source and Binary Compatibility

This paper addresses compatibility across different S60 platform releases - especially compatibility issues that application developers must take into account when moving up from previous S60 platform releases or targeting an application for multiple platforms. The paper also discusses several development techniques that ensure better source and binary compatibility when...

Tags: Compatibility, Productivity, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

White papers 2005-11-02

Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.0

This webcast covers a high level architecture, and feature overview of Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0.

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Webcasts 2006-05-11

Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows: Making Windows Adoption Easier

This webcast discusses the Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows. The Toolkit is a set of tools and documentation. They help you evaluate your application compatibility needs with specific focus on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The webcast explains how to use the Toolkit 4.0 as part of...

Tags: Strategy, Webcast, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., Toolkit, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts

MB Astrology Compatibility Suite (exe)

MB Astrology Compatibility Suite comprises of the Zodiac Astrology Compatibility, Chinese Zodiac Compatibility, Egyptian Astrology Compatibility, and Japanese Compatibility. This is an unique relationship compatibility test software that helps one analyze his/ her relationships based on the planetary positions at the time of birth based on different calculations. This version...

Tags: MysticBoard, MB Astrology Compatibility Suite, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2008-08-21

How do I use the Compatibility tab in Windows Vista?

Do you have old programs that do not work now that you have upgraded to Windows Vista? If so, don't fret, because you can take advantage of compatibility mode. Simply choose the application or executable in question, right-click, and choose properties. Next, select the compatibility tab Figure A and choose to...

Tags: Compatibility Mode, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-05-30

TechNet Webcast: Mitigating Application Issues Using Shims (Level 400)

The presenter of this webcast explores many of the compatibility issues that the Windows team has experienced at customer sites in the context of what can be fixed without updating the application, and how to fix it. The Windows Application Compatibility Infrastructure Shim Infrastructure is a powerful tool for resolving...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2008-04-24